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Lim, Han, and Jeong: Ganglioneuroma in Pelvic Cavity
Case Report
Korean Journal of Urology

Korean Journal of Urology 2008; 49(8): 753-755.

Published online: 31 August 2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4111/kju.2008.49.8.753

Ganglioneuroma in Pelvic Cavity

Taek Lim, Dong Youp Han, Hee Jong Jeong

Department of Urology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea.

uro94c@wmc.wonkwang.ac.kr

Received 2 June 2008       Accepted 23 June 2008

Copyright © 2008 The Korean Urological Association

Abstract

Ganglioneuroma is a rare benign tumor which originates in the neural crest, and is found along the path of the sympathetic chain, from the base of the skull to the pelvic cavity. Due to the slow growth of this type of tumor, it may be detected incidentally, or detected by virtue of the attendant pressure effects on adjacent structures. We report one case of ganglioneuroma arising in the pelvic cavity.

Keywords: Ganglioneuroma, Pelvic cavity

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Fig. 1
(A) Abdominal computed tomography precontrast view shows a 7.0×4.8cm-sized, well-defined, low density mass in the right side of the pelvic cavity bladder posterior aspect. (B) Upon contrast view, a partially enhanced lesion is observed.
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Fig. 2
(A) Gross findings show a 10×6×4cm sized, 115g weight ovoid mass with mild whitish color. (B) Microscopic finding shows the neuromatous mature ganglion cells among the bundles of the Schwann cells (H&E, ×100).
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